In addition, Loyola College and the College of Notre Dame have created new schools of education that will increase the number of undergraduates majoring in education and the number of graduates with specialized training.
Loyola graduated 358 teachers last year and is beginning an urban education program "to really grapple with the challenges of promoting the academic development and personal achievement of all kids," said Peter Murrell, dean of the school of education.
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FOR THE RECORD - In an article in Tuesday's editions, the length of time some colleges and universities require their students to spend in the classroom as part of their teacher training was incorrectly reported. It is 100 days.
THE BALTIMORE SUN REGRETS THE ERROR
A teacher shortage appears to be easing, especially for those qualified in certain high-demand subjects.
* The number of new hires expected in the current school year has dropped to 5,918 from 7,249. That is the third decline in as many years.
* Of the 7, 249 teachers hired last year by Maryland public schools, 2,783 were from colleges in the state, compared with 4,466 from elsewhere, a slight decrease from the year before in teachers from out of state.
* About 40 math and science teachers are expected to complete undergraduate or graduate degrees at the University of Maryland, College Park, compared with 25 in 2007-2008.
